Turban will appreciate dropping back in trip

IT is very much a case of role reversal for me this weekend. Normally, I'm in England today and back in Ireland tomorrow, but it is the opposite this time round.

Turban will appreciate dropping back in trip
Sat, 31 Dec, 2011 - 00:00
Ruby Walsh
Ruby Walsh
Ruby Walsh is one of the most successful jump jockeys in racing history and is now a high‑profile analyst and broadcaster.

I head to my local track this afternoon, Punchestown, for four rides and will be at Cheltenham on Sunday.

Truth to tell it is ordinary pickings for me at Punchestown, with the exception of Mikael D'Haguenet in a two and a half mile hurdle.

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